We need to be ever-vigilant with regard
to
medication adherence and let our doctors know about
all of the medications and vitamins we or our loved ones
are taking, including those we buy over-the-counter.

Lesson Two: Wendy is a family caregiver
who joined us at a recent Fearless Caregiver Conference.
When the topic of conversation swung around to doctor
office interactions, she said the greatest weapon in her
arsenal is actually a pocket tape recorder. Once the
doctor starts talking, she whips out the recorder and
sets in on the table, making sure to click on the record
button. As I always say, this is the time when you can
be sure to hear any doctor speaking
slowly, concisely and clearly.

Well, now that September is around the
corner, I guess school is in session for caregivers as
well as our kids and grandkids. These first lessons were
offered up by Professors Mindy and Wendy.